The lineup for the Edmonton Oilers is out and there is one significant change
The Edmonton Oilers will look to bounce back in their rematch against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place tonight and is making only one lineup change.
As reported by NHL.COM, Calvin Pickard will start the game in the net and will step in for Stuart Skinner as the team tries to shake off their recent struggles.
Captain Connor McDavid remains out for the game since he is serving the second game of his three-game suspension for his cross-check on Conor Garland during their heated matchup last Saturday.
Head Coach Kris Knoblauch emphasized the need for the team to adjust by playing with more movement and urgency.
«I think it was a little stiff and stagnant and it just didn't create very much.»
Connor Brown had the same sentiment and pointed out that the team will need to play collectively without McDavid
«For us tonight, it's just focusing on how we play as a group and make sure every guy brings their 'A' game.»
With Skinner struggling to find consistency with a sub-.900 save percentage in recent games, Pickard has an opportunity to solidify his role as a reliable backup for the Oilers.
The Oilers will need the help of their goaltender to keep Vancouver's offense in check and that is particularly after allowing only 14 shots against Washington but still coming up with a loss.
Projected Lineup vs. Canucks
Forwards
Podkolzin - Draisaitl - Arvidsson
Janmark - Nugent-Hopkins - Brown
Perry - Henrique - Hyman
Skinner - Philp - Kapanen
Defense
Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Stecher
Kulak - Emberson
Goaltenders
Pickard (starting)
Skinner
Do you think Calvin Pickard can rise to the occasion or that the Canucks will exploit Edmonton's weaknesses tonight?
